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World Bank lends Iraq $1.2 bln to face oil and security shocks
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 12:13:31 AM
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Enrique Marquez, friend of San Bernardino shooter, charged on three counts
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 12:25:54 AM
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After diplomatic battle, UN recognizes Yom Kippur as official holiday
US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power, prevented the anti-Israel majority at the UN from blocking the resolution, Israeli envoy to the UN says.
By DANIELLE ZIRI \
12/18/2015 12:50:09 AM
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United Nations condemns human rights abuses in Iran, North Korea
Resolution on Iran, drafted by Canada, criticized Tehran for cracking down on activists, journalists and dissidents and for its increased use of death penalty.
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 1:01:54 AM
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Russia open to Assad's ouster after Syria transition, diplomats say
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 1:07:16 AM
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Paris synagogue goers mildly poisoned by toxin smeared on lock
Members of the Jewish community of Bonneuil-sur-Marne poisoned by a toxin applied to keypad of lock of synagogue .
By JTA \
12/18/2015 1:31:37 AM
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'Russia open to Assad's ouster as part of Syrian peace process'
Diplomat says Russia privately accepts that Assad will have gone by end of transition period in Syria.
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 1:53:36 AM
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From Russia with love: Putin, Trump sing each other's praises
Putin on Trump: He is a very flamboyant man, very talented, no doubt about that. But it's not our business to judge his merits, it's up to the voters of the United States."
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 2:11:51 AM
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Netanyahu tried for six years to free Pollard by swap or diplomacy
Pollard was discussed as a potential diplomatic bargaining chip during Obama’s first term, as part of efforts to renew peace talks with the Palestinians, source says.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
12/18/2015 2:23:50 AM
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Canadian man kills Brit in psychedelic ceremony in Peru's Amazon
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 2:26:27 AM
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Beijing issues second ever 'red alert' for severe smog
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 3:17:22 AM
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The most heavily Jewish US college and other facts about Jews at American colleges
Six of the top 10 most-Jewish public colleges are part of the Big Ten Conference, the oldest athletic conference in the United States.
By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA \
12/18/2015 3:57:57 AM
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Maccabi Tel Aviv knocked out of Euroleague
Yellow-and-blue to play in Eurocup after winning in Istanbul, but not by the required margin.
By ALLON SINAI \
12/18/2015 4:12:31 AM
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Simmering fight against relegation has half the league sweating
By ALLON SINAI \
12/18/2015 4:14:49 AM
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Classic final on tap at Israel tennis nationals
By ALLON SINAI \
12/18/2015 4:22:50 AM
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EU leaders agree to fast-track new border force
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 4:26:18 AM
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‘Israel, Iran have fastest growing defense budgets in Middle East’
London- based global intelligence firm IHS reports that Gulf Arab states have cut spending due to falling oil prices.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
12/18/2015 4:40:30 AM
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IAEA: Iran nuke deal may be implemented next month
Sanctions relief could begin soon after, Amano says.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
12/18/2015 4:46:05 AM
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Fearing terrorism, Birthright drops Shabbat visits to the Western Wall
Birthright VP of Int'l Marketing Noa Bauer says the free 10-day trips for Diaspora youth will still feature trips to the site during the week when groups can arrive in motor vehicles.
By SAM SOKOL \
12/18/2015 5:13:56 AM
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Cameron says sees 'pathway' to agreement on EU renegotiation
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 5:29:07 AM
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Ruderman Foundation and Hillel partner for inclusion of disabled students
The Foundation is providing Hillel a $750,000 grant.
By DANIELLE ZIRI \
12/18/2015 5:51:16 AM
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Barkat attends opening of café in Jerusalem that employs special-needs adults
The new café joins SHEKEL’s crafts and gift shop and a building housing several workshops, all at the same location.
By HANNAH BROWN \
12/18/2015 6:00:09 AM
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Study: Gastrointestinal diseases not caused by using recycled ‘gray water’ for irrigation
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
12/18/2015 6:08:32 AM
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Analysis: The gas deal - it ain’t over till it’s over
Only time – and the determination of the High Court – will tell how the future of Israel's turbulent gas sector will continue to unfold.
By SHARON UDASIN \
12/18/2015 7:02:12 AM
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UN: World's refugees and displaced exceed record 60 million
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 7:06:59 AM
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Republican donor Sheldon Adelson says hasn't decided who to back in US election
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 7:49:31 AM
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Big powers struggle to agree UN resolution ahead of Syria talks
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 8:03:42 AM
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Analysis: How current violence fizzles debate over national security vs civil liberties
Knesset panel this week unanimously voted in favor of country’s controversial emergency law with its unusual limitations on detainee rights.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/18/2015 8:44:38 AM
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Construction worker falls to death in Hadera
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/18/2015 9:04:02 AM
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Khomeini grandson gets cautious election blessing form Iran's incumbent supreme leader
Expected candidacy of relative of Iran's 1979 revolution leader in February's vote is already causing a heated row between hardliners and moderates.
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 9:32:14 AM
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IDF forces arrest 5 Hamas members in West Bank sweeps
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/18/2015 9:44:59 AM
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Report: Khomeini grandson registers for Iran Assembly election
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 10:07:21 AM
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Turkish security forces kill 54 Kurdish militants
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 10:19:15 AM
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French state of emergency after Paris attacks facing court challenges
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 10:27:27 AM
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Assad ally announces candidacy for Lebanese presidency
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 10:48:16 AM
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UN Security Council adopts resolution to cut off ISIS funding
Resolution call for sanctions such as asset freeze, travel ban and arms embargo against terror group.
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 11:06:04 AM
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Netanyahu returns in full force after colonoscopy
By HERB KEINON \
12/18/2015 11:25:11 AM
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Slavery
By HARRY ZEITLIN \
12/18/2015 11:55:28 AM
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Herzog: Israel-Turkey deal 'must not give Erdogan a foothold in Gaza'
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/18/2015 11:57:27 AM
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Herzog, Liberman: Turkey-Israel deal comes too late
Opposition leader and former FM both warn against paving the way for Turkish "foothold in Gaza."
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/18/2015 12:35:04 PM
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Russia says black box from warplane Turkey shot down is damaged
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 12:51:27 PM
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Report: German spies again cooperating with Syrian secret service
Aim of renewed BND contacts with Damascus is to exchange information about militants, especially those in Islamic State, according to Germany daily.
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 12:59:25 PM
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Turkish police fire water cannon on protesters in southeast
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 2:03:30 PM
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Tehran contest offers $50,000 prize for best Holocaust cartoon
Iranian media cites organizers as saying competition scheduled for June 2016 is expected to draw in participants from 50 countries.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/18/2015 2:19:43 PM
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US, allies conduct 22 strikes against ISIS
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 2:36:35 PM
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Syria opposition coordinator says body wants transition without Assad
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 2:54:41 PM
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Attempted ramming attack at Kalandiya crossing; terrorist shot
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/18/2015 3:02:52 PM
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Would-be Palestinian assailant shot dead in aborted car ramming attack
No reported Israeli injuries on attempted attack at Kalandia checkpoint.
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 3:07:40 PM
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Jerry Seinfeld lands at Ben-Gurion Airport, set for four-show engagement in Israel
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/18/2015 3:56:35 PM
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Jerry Seinfeld lands at Ben-Gurion Airport, set for four-show engagement in Israel
The American entertainer is due to perform four shows in Israel this weekend, all of which sold out quickly.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/18/2015 4:00:45 PM
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Iran's military chief attacks idea of council to replace supreme leader
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 4:07:50 PM
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Iran's Rouhani to visit France next month, Hollande says
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 4:14:55 PM
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Iran's military chief attacks idea of council to replace supreme leader
Registration opened on Thursday for February's election of the Assembly of Experts, the clerical body that appoints the supreme leader.
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 4:21:45 PM
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Turkey making progress in Israel talks, final deal seen soon, Turkish official says
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 4:33:47 PM
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Turkish official reports progress in Israel talks, final deal seen soon
Relations between the two soured in 2010 when Israeli commandos killed 10 Turkish activists when storming the Mavi Marmara, a ship in a convoy seeking to break the Gaza blockade.
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 4:50:01 PM
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Israel thwarts attempted car ramming attack by Palestinian in West Bank
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/18/2015 4:53:58 PM
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Six wounded in blasts at mosque in Bangladesh naval base
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 5:03:44 PM
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Virginia county closes schools as Islam homework draws backlash
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 5:06:46 PM
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Adelson praises 'very charming' Trump, says the two discussed Israel
Adelson said earlier on Friday during a news conference that he may wait until February's primaries to decide which Republican candidate to support.
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 5:51:10 PM
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Is Israel headed for diplomatic brawl with Brazil over Dayan appointment?
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/18/2015 6:36:58 PM
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Is Israel headed for diplomatic brawl with Brazil over Dayan appointment?
Brazilian officials are known to be uncomfortable with Dayan due to his rightist political views, namely his stated opposition to Palestinian statehood.
By DANA SOMBERG \
12/18/2015 6:48:41 PM
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No sign of peace for Turkey's Kurds after Erdogan victory
The view among Turkey's Kurds was that Erdogan had engineered a new conflict with the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) to win over Turkish nationalist voters.
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 9:05:27 PM
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Tim Cook calls notion of Apple avoiding US taxes 'political crap'
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 9:14:06 PM
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Products for women cost more than for men in New York City, study shows
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 9:18:27 PM
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Sanders campaign accused of accessing Clinton data
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 9:20:04 PM
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Palestinian youth wounded by IDF during Ramallah demonstrations dies
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/18/2015 9:49:23 PM
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Report: US B-52 bomber mistakenly flew near Chinese-built island
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 10:02:49 PM
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Cuba's Castro says willing to keep improving ties with US
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 10:18:27 PM
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Obama says Syria's Assad has lost legitimacy, needs to leave
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 10:20:08 PM
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Obama cites steady progress battling Islamic State
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 10:22:38 PM
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The Novelist and the Zionists
By Elaine Rose Glickman \
12/18/2015 10:46:32 PM
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Hamas vows to repeat success of Schalit swap and free more Palestinian prisoners
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/18/2015 10:47:22 PM
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Hamas vows to repeat success of Schalit swap and free more Palestinian prisoners
A Hamas spokesperson said that the organization plans to barter with Israel by using the remains of IDF soldiers that the group is believed to possess following last year's Operation Protective Edge.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
12/18/2015 10:53:33 PM
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Obama signs into law tougher sanctions on Hezbollah, White House says
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 10:57:47 PM
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Condemning Islamic Terrorism, Defending Muslims
By Jonathan Greenblatt \
12/18/2015 11:18:24 PM
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Obama urges Turkey's Erdogan to withdraw troops from Iraq
By REUTERS \
12/18/2015 11:35:21 PM
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UN endorses Syria peace plan, but resolution does not address Assad's fate
The resolution calls for the UN to present the council with options for monitoring a ceasefire within one month.
By REUTERS \
12/19/2015 5:07:41 AM